Criminal Justice

Boone County Government

Responsibilities:
Ensuring the care and safety necessary within the detention facility.

Qualifications:
High School Diploma or equivalent, 21 years of age or older. Applicant must not have any felony convictions; must not have other criminal convictions within the last 2 years, excluding traffic violations. No marijuana use or possession in the past 2 years, and no other illegal drug use or possission in the past 10 years. Vision acuity of 20/200 and correctable to 20/20 in both eyes. Must possess a valid Operator's license at time of application and a valid Missouri Operator's license at time of appointment. Prefer previous criminal justice experience. Successful individuals must be able to meet the strenuous physical demands of detention facility management, operate keyboard equipment, enunciate with radio traffic, and exhibit exceptional verbal and written communication skills. Applicants must pass a pre-employment drug screen. Must have a current typing test with a minimum net score of 35 wpm on file with the Boone County Human Resources Department prior to being considered for this position. Qualifed females are encouraged to apply in order to maintain a required female officer to inmate ratio.

Status and Hours:
Full Time; 6a.m. to 6p.m. AND 6pm to 6am. Must be able to wrok either shift at the department's discretion.

Salary:
$28,548.00 starting salary; increased to $30,134.00 after 6 months of continuous employment; increased to $31,720.00 after one year of continuous employment. Additional $.40 per hour shift differential.